See Jude 1-25: Jude gives precious promises of God's mercy, stern warnings against false teaching, and reminders of God’s holiness and judgment. The truth of the Gospel is under constant attack by wordlings and religionists, and souls are in danger of being misled by sensual religionists and ungodly worldlings.
"Sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called..." Sanctified — Set apart by God’s Grace; Preserved — kept eternally Safe in Jesus Christ; Called — invited/called into Christ and His salvation by the Spirit of God.
Eternal Salvation can never be self-made. Salvation is freely offered to you now by the only wise Father, Salvation was Finished by Christ Himself, and only applied to your Soul by the Spirit of Grace. The Soul is only saved once, and forever kept by God’s power. “My sheep hear My Voice…and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.” (John 10:27–28)
"Sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called..." Sanctified — Set apart by God’s Grace; Preserved — kept eternally Safe in Jesus Christ; Called — invited/called into Christ and His salvation by the Spirit of God.
Eternal Salvation can never be self-made. Salvation is freely offered to you now by the only wise Father, Salvation was Finished by Christ Himself, and only applied to your Soul by the Spirit of Grace. The Soul is only saved once, and forever kept by God’s power. “My sheep hear My Voice…and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.” (John 10:27–28)
Conversion is not becoming religious, or obedience of ordinances to sacraments. Sin kills and defiles every inward faculty of natural man. Conversion involves a 180-turn from darkness to Light; from unbelief to Faith in Christ; from self to Christ's Righteousness; from sin to Holiness; from death to Life. Instantaneous Regeneration of heart by the Holy Spirit, then daily Transformation of conversation/behavior by the Grace of God. When Conversion occurs in the heart, sins are Forgiven, Righteousness is imputed, Condemnation is removed, Peace with God is given. Human nature loves surface religion that leaves their impenitent, sin-loving heart unchanged. Human nature loves spiritual darkness (self-rule, self-worship) without God's presence and rule. Human nature equals self-rule, selfish autonomy, pride, willful stubborn unbelief, self-righteousness, self-sufficiency. Church attendance, rituals and ceremonies, religious knowledge and devotion, or moral improvement and good works can NEVER replace Conversion of THE SPIRIT OF GOD in the heart. Every Soul must experience the new birth, being born again inwardly by the working of THE SPIRIT OF GOD (John 3:3-9). You must come to Christ personally and directly with the humble, trusting dependence of a little child, or you will in no wise enter the kingdom of God. if you persistently resist Christ's Truth, you are only increasing the hardness of heart and the loss of your Soul. Today if you'll hear JESUS' Voice harden not your heart; Come to JESUS as a little child in need, and receive HIM into your heart. Ye must be Born of the SPIRIT.
Pride says, "I can help save myself; I want to contribute to my salvation; I can make myself acceptable to God; I can earn God's favor; I want to help pay my way; My heart does not need to be regenerated; I'm better than most; I am good enough just like I am." Faith says, "I have sinned against God wickedly; I am a guilty sinner; I have nothing in me to boast of; My sins are very damning, I deserve Condemnation and Hell; I need God's mercy, I have no righteousness, I can't save myself, I need Christ's Atonement alone, that is all-sufficient to save my Soul; only GOD'S HOLY BLOOD can Reconcile my Soul to God and join me to Christ. Stop trying to establish your own righteousness and instead receive, by faith, the perfect Righteousness of Christ. Only Christ's Righteousness can protect your defenseless Soul from the consuming fire and Holiness of God.
Remember, in the Person of THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who is truly God manifest in the flesh; God Almighty has BLOOD (Acts 20:28). If JESUS were only a man: His Precious Blood could not redeem a sinner. If He were only GOD: He could not die for sinners. Only the God-Man could: represent humanity, obey God's Law perfectly, bear human sin in His own body, endure the Father's divine justice, shed His Precious Atoning Blood on THE CROSS, and conquer death and hell by His Resurrection from the dead. The eternal Son of God willingly took on human flesh, so that He could shed His own Life's Blood for guilty sinners. Because the One Who died is truly God Incarnate, His Atoning Sacrifice of Himself is of infinite worth and is sufficient to save all sinners who come directly to HIM in helpless dependent Faith. The Blood shed at THE CROSS was genuine human blood, offered by the God-Man (John 1:14), The Lord Jesus Christ, to accomplish what no mere human sacrifice ever could: complete Reconciliation between one true and Holy God and guilty sinners.
"Earnestly contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints." Religion tries to reshape, update and add to the Gospel; but the Gospel is once delivered, finished, unchanging.
The Gospel must first be believed, received, communicated, and guarded. Religions distort the Gospel by changing the nature of Christ, the meaning of grace, and the seriousness of sin.
"Certain men crept in unawares..." False teachers often enter cunningly, not openly. They are ungodly, twist grace into sin, and deny Christ Himself. One of the greatest dangers is turning grace into license—using forgiveness as permission to sin. But true grace never leads to sinful living: “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.” (Romans 6:1–2) False teaching also denies Christ—either by rejecting His deity, His atonement, and His exclusive role as the Savior of the world.
God judges unbelief, rebellion, and pride (vv. 5–7) Jude gives three historical warnings: (1) Israel in the wilderness; God delivered them, yet those who did not believe were judged. (2) The Fallen Angels: Even angels who rebelled were judged and reserved for eternal judgment. (3) Sodom and Gomorrah: These cities became an example of judgment for persistent sexual immorality and rebellion against God.
God is: Longsuffering, but not indifferent; Merciful, but also Just; Forgiving, but also Holy. Judgment is real, and these events are God’s testimony that sin has consequences. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
The evil nature of false teachers is revealed: "Defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities." They indulge sinful desires; reject authority; and speak arrogantly against spiritual things.
Inward rebellion against God spreads into outward rebellion against all authority. A heart that refuses to be humble and denies Christ's rule will eventually resist all restraint.
Michael the archangel… said, The Lord rebuke thee. Even the highest angelic beings do not act in pride or self-exaltation. They defer judgment to God. Humility is the mark of those in fellowship with God. If even angels can show restraint, how much more should humans avoid arrogance, pride, and reckless speech?
"Earnestly contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints." Religion tries to reshape, update and add to the Gospel; but the Gospel is once delivered, finished, unchanging.
The Gospel must first be believed, received, communicated, and guarded. Religions distort the Gospel by changing the nature of Christ, the meaning of grace, and the seriousness of sin.
"Certain men crept in unawares..." False teachers often enter cunningly, not openly. They are ungodly, twist grace into sin, and deny Christ Himself. One of the greatest dangers is turning grace into license—using forgiveness as permission to sin. But true grace never leads to sinful living: “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.” (Romans 6:1–2) False teaching also denies Christ—either by rejecting His deity, His atonement, and His exclusive role as the Savior of the world.
God judges unbelief, rebellion, and pride (vv. 5–7) Jude gives three historical warnings: (1) Israel in the wilderness; God delivered them, yet those who did not believe were judged. (2) The Fallen Angels: Even angels who rebelled were judged and reserved for eternal judgment. (3) Sodom and Gomorrah: These cities became an example of judgment for persistent sexual immorality and rebellion against God.
God is: Longsuffering, but not indifferent; Merciful, but also Just; Forgiving, but also Holy. Judgment is real, and these events are God’s testimony that sin has consequences. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
The evil nature of false teachers is revealed: "Defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities." They indulge sinful desires; reject authority; and speak arrogantly against spiritual things.
Inward rebellion against God spreads into outward rebellion against all authority. A heart that refuses to be humble and denies Christ's rule will eventually resist all restraint.
Michael the archangel… said, The Lord rebuke thee. Even the highest angelic beings do not act in pride or self-exaltation. They defer judgment to God. Humility is the mark of those in fellowship with God. If even angels can show restraint, how much more should humans avoid arrogance, pride, and reckless speech?
The Gospel shines in Jude: Salvation is by God’s calling and grace, not human effort. Believers are preserved in Christ, not barely saved but securely kept. True saving faith is complete and unchanging—centered on Christ Himself. Jesus is God manifest in the flesh, and denying Him leads to eternal judgment and the lake of fire. God’s mercy is available to you, but so is His divine justice. Christ Jesus alone, Who shed God's Blood to pay for human sin; HE is the source of Eternal Salvation and Life Eternal.
Jude gives urgent warnings: Do not distort God’s grace into permission to sin. Do not be deceived by smooth but false teaching. Do not reject Christ’s Blood and Grace. Do not presume upon God’s mercy while living in rebellion. Do not ignore history—God has judged sin before and will again. Do not become proud or rebellious against God’s Way.
Hold fast to Christ: Stay grounded in the true gospel. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. Rest in the Grace that regenerates, renews, saves, and transforms the Heart and Soul. The same God Who saves Souls also judges Sin with perfect divine justice.
The Soul in Christ is called, loved, preserved forever, kept by grace, guarded by Christ, and held by God forever.
Hold fast to Christ: Stay grounded in the true gospel. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. Rest in the Grace that regenerates, renews, saves, and transforms the Heart and Soul. The same God Who saves Souls also judges Sin with perfect divine justice.
The Soul in Christ is called, loved, preserved forever, kept by grace, guarded by Christ, and held by God forever.
Spiritual blindness and corruption: "These speak evil of those things which they know not..." The carnal mind rejects spiritual truth they do not understand, relies only on natural instincts, and ultimately corrupts itself through sinful desires.
When a Soul rejects God’s divine revelation, they do not become neutral—they become spiritually blind and hard. “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:14) Without God’s grace and help, human understanding cannot grasp spiritual truth.
Jude speaks of three destructive paths of sin: "The way of Cain…the error of Balaam…the gainsaying of Core."
When a Soul rejects God’s divine revelation, they do not become neutral—they become spiritually blind and hard. “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:14) Without God’s grace and help, human understanding cannot grasp spiritual truth.
Jude speaks of three destructive paths of sin: "The way of Cain…the error of Balaam…the gainsaying of Core."
- Cain — represents man-made religion without divine Saving Faith; Cain approached God on his own terms, rejecting God’s appointed way of blood sacrifice to atone for human sin. Represents self-made religion, rebellion, and unbelief. Human nature prefers a righteousness they can claim as their own, rather than receiving God's Righteousness as a free gift through Faith in Christ.
- Balaam — represents greed and compromise; Balaam loved temporal reward more than eternal righteousness. He represents spiritual compromise for personal gain.
- Korah — Represents rebellion against God’s authority; He rejected God’s appointed leadership. He represents pride and rebellion against God’s divine order.
These three men show how Sin works: false worship (Cain); greedy compromise (Balaam); proud rebellion (Korah). All lead to temporal ruin and eternal destruction.
False teachers are empty: “Spots in your feasts” They corrupt spiritual fellowship from within. “Clouds without water” They promise spiritual blessing, but give nothing. “Trees without fruit” They appear alive, but are spiritually barren. “Wandering stars” They have no fixed direction—no Truth to guide them. “Blackness of darkness forever” Resulting in eternal judgment separated from God forever. Anything that does not produce true fruit of righteousness in Christ is ultimately empty. “Ye shall know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16) False teaching may look and sound impressive, but it has no divine power.
God’s coming judgment is certain: “Behold, the Lord cometh…” Christ Jesus will return as the Judge of all the Earth. The Lord who is coming in Judgment as a roaring Lion is the same Lord Who offered up Himself as the LAMB OF GOD on the Cross in Mercy. At His coming: all ungodliness will be exposed, all hidden sins revealed, all rebellious words judged. Jesus Christ is not only the Savior of the world—He is also Judge of the world. “For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.” (John 5:22) This is a warning that human history is moving toward a final day of accountability with God Himself.
False teachers are empty: “Spots in your feasts” They corrupt spiritual fellowship from within. “Clouds without water” They promise spiritual blessing, but give nothing. “Trees without fruit” They appear alive, but are spiritually barren. “Wandering stars” They have no fixed direction—no Truth to guide them. “Blackness of darkness forever” Resulting in eternal judgment separated from God forever. Anything that does not produce true fruit of righteousness in Christ is ultimately empty. “Ye shall know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16) False teaching may look and sound impressive, but it has no divine power.
God’s coming judgment is certain: “Behold, the Lord cometh…” Christ Jesus will return as the Judge of all the Earth. The Lord who is coming in Judgment as a roaring Lion is the same Lord Who offered up Himself as the LAMB OF GOD on the Cross in Mercy. At His coming: all ungodliness will be exposed, all hidden sins revealed, all rebellious words judged. Jesus Christ is not only the Savior of the world—He is also Judge of the world. “For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.” (John 5:22) This is a warning that human history is moving toward a final day of accountability with God Himself.
Christ’s return in judgment in certain and imminent: Enoch's prophecy declared Christ's coming: “Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints…” JESUS will execute judgment on all humanity, expose every hidden deed, and confront every word spoken against Him. Jesus Christ is not only the Savior Who came the first time in Grace and Truth — He is also the coming King Who will return in Righteousness. Every Soul will one day stand before JESUS, and then bow the knee, and confess with their tongue that HE IS LORD to the glory of God the Father.
The ungodly are murmurers, complainers, driven by lusts, boastful speech, flattery for personal gain. Ungodliness is dissatisfied with God’s rule, constant complaining, self-centered desires, prideful speech, manipulation of others. This external behavior reveals a heart not submitted to God.
The inward rebellious nature of the ungodly is revealed clearly: Murmurers and complainers - never satisfied with God’s will and way and words; Controlled by their lusts - follow their own beastly desires instead of God’s truth. Proud speech - speak “great swelling words,” arrogant and impressive language that lacks truth; Flattery for personal gain - show favoritism to gain advantage from others. Ungodliness is a belief, an attitude and inward desire, which comes from a heart not submitted to God which becomes restless, prideful, self-centered, manipulative.
God has provided one true way of salvation and worship through Jesus Christ. Christ alone gives spiritual eternal life and fruitfulness. Christ's Precious Blood alone saves from the judgment to come. Christ alone rescues the soul from the world's deception. The natural propensity of human nature is forget God and slight Christ. God will judge all sin, but JESUS has also provided the sinner Rich Mercy and Ransom through The Blood of His CROSS.
God has provided one true way of salvation and worship through Jesus Christ. Christ alone gives spiritual eternal life and fruitfulness. Christ's Precious Blood alone saves from the judgment to come. Christ alone rescues the soul from the world's deception. The natural propensity of human nature is forget God and slight Christ. God will judge all sin, but JESUS has also provided the sinner Rich Mercy and Ransom through The Blood of His CROSS.
Cain’s way leads to eternal rejection and damnation, Christ’s atoning Sacrifice of Himself leads to acceptance and peace with God. Balaam’s way leads to greed and destruction, But Christ leads to purity and life. Korah’s rebellion leads to judgment, but receiving Christ into thine heart brings submission to God and PEACE with God.
Do not reject God’s revealed truth found in the Holy Bible. Do not replace true worship with man-made religion. Do not love money or compromise truth for personal gain. Do not rebel against God’s authority. Do not be deceived by empty religious appearance and eloquence. Do not ignore the certainty of Christ’s return and judgment. Do not let your heart be conformed to this world or by murmuring, pride, or lust.
Will you follow empty religion, pride, and self-will? Or will you come to Jesus Christ—the One Who alone is Truth, Life, and the Way of Salvation? “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31) In JESUS alone is free forgiveness, inward cleansing, and eternal life.
Do not reject God’s revealed truth found in the Holy Bible. Do not replace true worship with man-made religion. Do not love money or compromise truth for personal gain. Do not rebel against God’s authority. Do not be deceived by empty religious appearance and eloquence. Do not ignore the certainty of Christ’s return and judgment. Do not let your heart be conformed to this world or by murmuring, pride, or lust.
Will you follow empty religion, pride, and self-will? Or will you come to Jesus Christ—the One Who alone is Truth, Life, and the Way of Salvation? “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31) In JESUS alone is free forgiveness, inward cleansing, and eternal life.
This passage, Jude 1:14–19, brings together a sobering picture of Christ’s return in judgment, the character of the ungodly, and a strong call for believers to remember apostolic truth and stay grounded in the Holy Spirit. It contains both serious warnings and clear gospel contrasts.
The Judgment will be the full exposure of Sin before God “…to convince all that are ungodly… of all their ungodly deeds…” Ungodliness is forgetting God and moral rebellion against the Most High God: ungodly deeds, ungodly lifestyles, ungodly words. Nothing is hidden from God. You may forget the sins you have committed in the past, you may ignore what the Bible says, but the Holy God of the Bible cannot overlook your sins against HIM. “All things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.” (Hebrews 4:13)
Jude gives a warning about the last days: “There should be mockers in the last time…” Before Christ’s return, many will: mock spiritual truth, reject authority, and follow their own sinful desires. Rejection of God’s Word often increases as people turn inward—trusting feelings, desires, and opinions instead of Divine Scriptures. “In the last days perilous times shall come…” (2 Timothy 3:1–2)
The Eternal danger of division and false spirituality: “These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.” Religious worldlings will divide themselves from saved Souls in Christ, because they are controlled by natural/sensual desires, and do not possess the Holy Spirit and the Divine Nature of Christ inwardly. They appear religious, but do not belong to Christ. True Christianity is marked by: the inward presence of the Holy Spirit, the love of the Truth of the Gospel, heart humility and submission to Christ's Righteousness, and sincere obedience to Christ. False spirituality may appear impressive but lacks the Spirit’s regenerating, renewing, transforming Power. Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
Christ’s first coming brought Salvation; His second coming will bring judgment. This is a sharp contrast which the natural man cannot receive. The Lord Jesus Christ will soon return as the righteous Judge. Every one of your sins will be exposed unless your Soul is forgiven in Christ. Seek Salvation from Christ, which is only found in GOD'S PRECIOUS BLOOD, before that day comes upon you as a thief in the night. The Holy Spirit alone gives new life and true faith inwardly. The Souls in Christ are forever forgiven, eternally justified, and gently accepted in the Beloved Son. Souls outside the Shelter of Christ will face Judgment for their sins.
Do not live as though God is unaware of sin. Do not ignore the certainty of Christ’s return. Do not follow mockers who reject Gospel truth. Do not be ruled by your lusts and self-will. Do not mistake outward religion for the Holy Spirit’s inward work. Do not live in prideful speech or with a complaining heart. Do not presume mercy while rejecting repentance and evading Christ.
Christ is coming again; Judgment is real; but salvation is still offered to your Soul now. The Lord Jesus Christ bore your sins in His own body on the cross, He was buried, and after three days, He rose from the dead according to the Scriptures, and now offers free forgiveness to you, if you repent and believe on HIM alone. “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
Now is the day of grace. Tomorrow may be the day of judgment. Therefore, flee to Christ Jesus, trust Him wholly and fully, and receive the salvation He freely gives to needy souls.
After you are Born Again of the Spirit, and Regenerated inwardly by the Holy Ghost, you can start building a strong spiritual life on the Foundation that has been laid for you in Christ Jesus. “Building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost” The Christian life is not passive. Believers are called to grow: “building up” means strengthening your spiritual life daily; “most holy faith” refers to the true gospel centered on Jesus Christ; “praying in the Holy Ghost”; this means prayer guided by God’s Spirit, not mere routine words and vain repetitions.
True Saving Faith is not self-made—it is God-given from above, and Faith must be nurtured through communion with the Holy Ghost, and fellowship with the Son and the Father. “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in HIM.” (Colossians 2:6) “Keep yourselves in the love of God…” This does not mean your earn God’s love, but abide in HIM—living and behaving and pleasing the LORD JESUS, being aware of God, and responding to His direction, pruning, and admonishments. Look forward to the mercy of Jesus Christ, anticipate His return and life eternal with Him; “We love him, because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19).
Remember to have Mercy and Discernment toward others: Ask God for wisdom to help others spiritually: Compassion for the weak, “Of some have compassion, making a difference.” Some people are weak, confused, or struggling in Faith. They need patience, kindness, and gentle instruction. Urgently but gently attempt to rescue the endangered Souls around you. “Others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire…” Others are lost deep in sin and deception. They need urgent, serious warning—like rescuing someone from a burning house or someone drowning in a pool. Stay clean and strong while helping win Souls: “Hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” Showing mercy, but do not be overcome with sin, or comfortable with sin. Compassion does not mean conforming to the world in order to save the Souls lost in this present evil world. The Christian's walking in the Spirit has two sides: mercy toward sinners, but holiness toward sin. “Restore such an one in the spirit of meekness…” (Galatians 6:1)
God keeps the saved Soul by His power and grace: “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling…” The Father Himself keeps saved Souls from falling away; He preserves their faith; He strengthens them through trials; He secures their salvation; He will “present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.”
Salvation is not only about starting with Christ, but being continually kept by Christ, and presented forgiven, faultless, joyful by Christ to the Father. Not because of my works, but because of Christ’s Righteousness. “Who shall also confirm you unto the end…” (1 Corinthians 1:8)
God alone deserves all my Glory: “To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power…” God alone deserves our Worship: He is wise enough to save sinners; He is powerful enough to keep saints; He is worthy of all the glory forever. Salvation is entirely of Christ Jesus—from beginning to end: He calls, He saves, He keeps, He presents, He receives glory
True Saving Faith must be protected, built up and strengthened in Christ. The Holy Spirit empowers prayer and spiritual growth. God’s love and grace are the Soul's eternal security. Christ’s coming is my mercy and hope; I must use both compassion and discernment when trying to win souls; God alone preserves His children from falling away; Christ will present His sheep faultless before God. Salvation results in eternal worship and glory to God in glory.
Do not neglect your spiritual growth; Do not drift from the truth of the gospel; Do not lose awareness and thankfulness for God’s love; Do not fail to persuade and confront Souls in danger; Do not become tolerant of sin while helping Souls that are lost. Do not trust in yourself—only God can keep you from falling. Never trust in self-effort, human wisdom, and religious performance.
God keeps the saved Soul by His power and grace: “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling…” The Father Himself keeps saved Souls from falling away; He preserves their faith; He strengthens them through trials; He secures their salvation; He will “present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.”
Salvation is not only about starting with Christ, but being continually kept by Christ, and presented forgiven, faultless, joyful by Christ to the Father. Not because of my works, but because of Christ’s Righteousness. “Who shall also confirm you unto the end…” (1 Corinthians 1:8)
God alone deserves all my Glory: “To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power…” God alone deserves our Worship: He is wise enough to save sinners; He is powerful enough to keep saints; He is worthy of all the glory forever. Salvation is entirely of Christ Jesus—from beginning to end: He calls, He saves, He keeps, He presents, He receives glory
True Saving Faith must be protected, built up and strengthened in Christ. The Holy Spirit empowers prayer and spiritual growth. God’s love and grace are the Soul's eternal security. Christ’s coming is my mercy and hope; I must use both compassion and discernment when trying to win souls; God alone preserves His children from falling away; Christ will present His sheep faultless before God. Salvation results in eternal worship and glory to God in glory.
Do not neglect your spiritual growth; Do not drift from the truth of the gospel; Do not lose awareness and thankfulness for God’s love; Do not fail to persuade and confront Souls in danger; Do not become tolerant of sin while helping Souls that are lost. Do not trust in yourself—only God can keep you from falling. Never trust in self-effort, human wisdom, and religious performance.
